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Seared Scallop Piccata
Elegant yet super easy, this Seared Scallop Piccata recipe comes together in just 20 minutes! Serve with a lemon wedge and slice of crusty bread for a practically effortless dinner guaranteed to impress.
👥 5 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- skillet
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally until al dente according to package directions.
2
In the meantime, pat scallops dry with paper towels and carefully remove the small band of muscle if it’s still attached; sprinkle with a touch of salt and pepper.
3
Warm the vegetable oil in an extra large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add scallops in a single layer and sear undisturbed 1 & 1/2 to ⏱️ 2 minutes, flip and cook another 1 & 1/⏱️ 2 minutes until translucent and golden brown on the outside. Transfer scallops to a plate.
vegetable oil1 tablespoon
4
Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
garlic (, minced)3 cloveslarge lemon (, zested and juiced)1Lemon wedges (, for serving)
5
Pour in wine; cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about ⏱️ 1 minute.
6
Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add in parmesan, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and capers (if using).
large lemon (, zested and juiced)1Lemon wedges (, for serving)capers (, drained and rinsed (optional))1 tablespoon
7
Drain pasta and transfer to skillet along with the chopped parsley and scallops. Toss to coat and heat through.
fresh chopped parsley (, plus more for garnish)2 tablespoons
8
Evenly distribute the pasta among warm shallow bowls, top with 4 to 5 scallops, garnish with more parsley and some grated Parmesan, and serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread on the side.
large lemon (, zested and juiced)1Lemon wedges (, for serving)Crusty bread (, for serving)
Nutrition Facts
calories
551 kcal
fat Content
24 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
939 mg
protein Content
22 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
90 mg
carbohydrate Content
58 g
saturated Fat Content
15 g
unsaturated Fat Content
7 g
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